Bottineau, ND · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Dakota College at Bottineau

According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 1,180-student campus.

0.00
Incidents / 1k students
#445
Rank of 3,050
#4
ND rank
1,180
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Dakota College at Bottineau reports 0.00 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #445 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.

0.00
incidents / 1,000 students
#445
of 3,050 ranked nationally
0
on-campus incidents, 2023

Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).

Reporting-period change

What changed in 2023

No change

Dakota College at Bottineau was unchanged from 0 to 0 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.

This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.

See national reporting-year changes

Dakota College at Bottineau is a Public institution located in Bottineau, ND, enrolling approximately 1,180 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 1 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within ND, it ranks #4 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 1,180 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at Dakota College at Bottineau is "Burglary" with 1 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in ND averaging 2.55 incidents per 1,000 students, Dakota College at Bottineau reports 100% fewer incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.

Safety Score

0.00 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#445

Top 500 nationally

State Rank (ND)

#4

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

0

across 11 crime categories

Safety percentile vs. peers

Dakota College at Bottineau percentile rank 85.4%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #445 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Dakota College at Bottineau reports 100% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$5,388
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,294
Avg Net Price
$10,039
Median Debt
$10,507
Pell Grant Recipients
13%
How does this cost rank in ND? →

Outcomes

Median Earnings (6yr)
$32,758
Median Earnings (10yr)
$40,576
Loan Repayment (3yr)
78%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Dakota College at Bottineau: on-campus incidents by year

Declining 100% (1 → 0 incidents)

-0.500.511.5 202120222023 1 0 ▼ -100.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 000
Arson 000
Burglary 001
Fondling 000
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 000
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 000
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Fire Safety

Year Fires Inj. Deaths Cat I Cat II
2023 0 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 33
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 45
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 0
Liquor 2021 0 18
Weapons 2021 0 0

Dakota College at Bottineau vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).

Selected

ND

Dakota College at Bottineau

0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#445
Enrollment
1,180
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Dakota College at Bottineau nationally (rank #445), regardless of size or state.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dakota College at Bottineau safe?
Dakota College at Bottineau has a safety score of 0.00 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #445 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This places it among the top 500 safest campuses in the country.
What crimes are reported at Dakota College at Bottineau?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Dakota College at Bottineau compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in ND.
Does Dakota College at Bottineau have fire safety data?
Yes. Dakota College at Bottineau reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding Dakota College at Bottineau's Safety Profile

Dakota College at Bottineau in Bottineau, ND enrolls 1,180 students and has a safety score of 0.00 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #445 nationally. A score of 0.00 means no on-campus incidents were reported during the survey period, though this may reflect reporting practices rather than absolute safety.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents remained at 0 from 2022 to 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.

What this means for you

Dakota College at Bottineau's 0.00 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

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